December 15, 2011 2:16pm ESTDecember 15, 2011 1:49pm ESTSecond-year swingman Paul George shoots up two inches during the offseason.

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Published on Dec. 15, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George grew two inches this offseason and is now listed at 6-10, the Indianapolis Star reports. George is 21 years old.

George also put on 10 pounds of muscle and now weighs 224, according to the report.

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George’s length was already considered a strength. After Pacers coach Frank Vogel made a defensive switch in last season’s playoffs, matching George against Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, Rose went 18-of-57 from the field.

"That helped him tremendously," Pacers small forward Danny Granger said. "He was our best defender on (Rose). I think that showed what type of athlete he is. If he can stay with Derrick Rose, he can stay with anybody. That was a big confidence boost for him."

Vogel said George will be a bigger part of the team’s offense this season, too.

"We haven't posted our wings much, but he and Danny say they worked extensively on their low-post game this year and he's a big-time threat on the break,” Vogel said. “I'm looking for big things from him."

"I want to show that I can contribute on the offensive end," George, who averaged 7.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting during his rookie season, said. "That's really been a focus of mine, and at the same time, staying in the schemes of our offense. I also want to be able to create and make plays for others as well."